2. Destrehan High School is committed to every student’s success.
We believe access to rigorous course work such as Advanced
Placement® (AP®) plays an important role in that success.
3. •What are Advanced Placement® Courses?
•The Benefits
•AP® Exams
•What Is It Like to Take AP?
•Next Steps: Help Your Child Make the Best Choices
•Q & A
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5. A cooperative educational endeavor between
secondary schools and colleges and universities.
Composed of more than 30 rigorous courses.
AP exams are administered worldwide in May.
An extensive system of teacher professional
development.
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Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
English Language
English Literature
Environmental Science
European History*
French Language
German Language
Comp Government & Politics
U.S. Government & Politics
Human Geography
Japanese Language and Culture
Latin: Vergil
Music Theory
Physics B
Physics C
Psychology
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Statistics
Studio Art
U.S. History
World History
*Courses formerly offered at Destrehan High School
9.
Rigorous courses are the most important factor in
admissions decision.
Prepare for success in college by taking collegelevel courses while still in high school
Explore advanced topics—study in greater depth
Develop advanced skills-form disciplined study
habits
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Build confidence in capability to succeed in college
Opportunity to earn awards, scholarships, and
improve chances of college admission
Opportunity to earn college credit or advanced
placement
Possible tuition savings
Early entry to graduate/professional schools
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12. For each AP course you take in high school, an AP
Exam is administered in May.
Each AP Exam is given an overall grade of 1 to 5.
Colleges and universities set their own score for credit
or advanced placement in each course, however, a
score of 3, 4, or 5 typically indicates a student who is
qualified to receive college credit and/or advanced
placement.
AP Credit Policy (this link will be under Resources on
school website).
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5-Extremely Well Qualified• Statistically equates to high As in the comparable
college course
4-Well Qualified
• Statistically equates to low As and high Bs in the
comparable college course
3-Qualified
• Statistically equates to low Bs and high Cs in the
comparable college course
2-Possibly qualified
• Statistically equates to low Cs and high Ds in the
comparable college course
1-No Recommendation
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15. Myth
Reality
AP courses are for students who always get
good grades.
AP courses are for any students who are
academically prepared and motivated to
take college-level courses.
Taking AP courses could hurt my GPA.
Taking AP courses shows colleges that
you’re willing to challenge yourself
academically.
I can’t take AP because no one has
recommended me.
If you think you’re ready to take an AP
course, then you’re ready to advocate for
yourself — just talk to a teacher or
counselor.
16. An AP teacher talks about her high expectations for her students
AP Program: Turning Curiosity into a Science
Karl describes AP classes as a glimpse into what college is like
The Value of AP for Latino Students (in Spanish)
Teachers recognize AP student achievements
AP Program: Creativity Makes A Mark
17. Note: This is another optional slide for your presentation. The video referenced here features college admission officers and
students talking about the impact of AP® on the college experience.
AP Program: The impact of AP credit and placement on the
college experience
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19. What AP course is right for me?
Before you talk to a teacher or counselor, think about what
interests you:
• Which courses do you enjoy most in
school? In which subjects do you excel?
• What college majors are you considering?
What careers excite you?
20. Ask your counselor or teacher the following
questions:
• In which AP courses at our school
am I likely to do well?
• Are there other courses that can
help me succeed in AP or prepare
me for college and careers?
21. What steps do I need to take?
• What is our school’s enrollment deadline?
• May I speak with a student who has taken an
AP course?
• Are there study groups or people who can offer
help if I need it?
• What can I do next to help me prepare for AP?
22. •
AP information: apstudent.collegeboard.org
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College and Career Planning: bigfuture.org
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Personalized feedback, practice and college planning based
on your PSAT/NMSQT® results: My College QuickStart™
www.collegeboard.org/quickstart
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AP credit policy information from colleges and universities:
www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy
Notas del editor
Presenter Notes:Some of you may be familiar with our program and for many of you this will be new information. Our program continues to grow and evolve, so we hope you’ll find this information helpful.This is your meeting so as we go through the information, please jot down your questions and I’ll stop periodically to answer them.
Presenter reviews agenda with attendees, makes sure everyone can see the screen, hear, etc. Presenter asks for questions prior to launching the next part of the presentation.
Presenter: This is a good time to address any other “myths” or misperceptions that you hear from your students about the AP program.
Presenter: Encourage families to talk openly and realistically with students about the time commitment, challenges, etc., without exaggerating the difficulties. Many students take multiple AP courses and thrive. Others find better success with one or two AP courses, depending on their other school, work and home commitments.
Presenter: Encourage families to talk openly and realistically with students about the time commitment, challenges, etc., without exaggerating the difficulties. Many students take multiple AP courses and thrive. Others find better success with one or two AP courses, depending on their other school, work and home commitments.
Presenter: Encourage families to talk openly and realistically with students about the time commitment, challenges, etc., without exaggerating the difficulties. Many students take multiple AP courses and thrive. Others find better success with one or two AP courses, depending on their other school, work and home commitments.
Presenter: Encourage families to explore these resources on their own and with their children as they’re researching college opportunities and options.